Rifle Scopes Can anyone identify this scope?

[NC Busa]

I'm new to the forum and this is my first post. A shooting buddy suggested I register ask for a hand.

I have a scope that can't figure out the manufacturer or model. I have been told it looks like a Hensoldt. My google-fu is normally pretty strong, but I'm coming up empty on this one.

It is marked M-10 and has a serial number on the top. The bottom of the occular has "3X12 deg" and a green "x" written on it. The turrets have 3 clicks between the hash marks (don't know if it's MOA or MIL). There are also 3 colored dots on the top turret. Tube measures 1.259 inches in diameter. Weight of the scope (with the eyecup) is 500 grams.

I have asked everybody I know and no one has been able to nail it down. It "feels" like high dollar glass at any rate. I've never seen an el-cheap-o scope that was seralized. The turrets have minimal play between each setting. I have had leupolds with more sloppiness between clicks.

I thank the board in advance for any help.

Chris

 

[NC Busa]

Thought I would bump after 10 days and a bunch of views.

Any thoughts?

I'd even take a friendly, "Howdy, welcome to the forum".

 

[RobertB]

I wish someone knew. IT's interesting. Hope you find out.

 

[Skelt11]

I tried looking also man, no luck. Good luck on your search. I would be interested in finding out. My googleness is usually pretty strong also, but that scope seems to be rare.

 

[McCrazy]

Looks a lot like the scope from our M3 Carl Gustav recoilless rifles. I wonder how it worked it's way to you. I would bet dollars to donuts that it is made by at least the same manufacturer as the 3 colored dots are identical. Will try to find better info but so you understand what I mean here is a pic of one and the guy from Johnny Quest:

Google Image Result for http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/8294/610xkb.jpg

Another pic: https://www.google.jo/search?hl=en&...org%2Fwiki%2FSOCOM_4%3A_US_Navy_SEALs;500;230

Can't find a picture showing the dots but this one should seal the deal for you: https://www.google.jo/search?hl=en&...he-United-States-Army-Thread%2Fpage86;800;533

And welcome to the Hide by the way.

 

[Papa Zero Three]

That is most definitely a optic off of a M3 Carl Gustav recoilless rifle. All you need now is a Carl Gustav to go with the sight


http://i596.photobucket.com/albums/tt50/anglomanii/84rcl_09.jpg


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ADJUSTING THE M3 TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR ELEVATION AND DEFLECTION

14.Telescopic Sight Adjustments

a. The elevation drum is locked firmly in position by a lock screw. When the lock screw is loosened and the drum turned, the sight pattern inside the telescope can be moved up and down.

b. The deflection drum on the left side of the sight is also held in position by a lock screw. When the lock screw is loosened and the drum turned, the sight pattern inside the telescope can be moved left and right. The letters “R” and “L” on the top plate of the drum indicate the direction of movement of the sight pattern

c. Movement of the lock screw is to be carried out carefully to avoid risk of damage to the head of the screw.

d. On the top of the elevation drum is a plate which is marked in mils both plus and minus. By loosening the central screw on the plate it can be rotated,independently of the elevation drum. When an adjustment has been made, the plate is to be reset by loosening the central screw and turning the plate until the zero mark is opposite the white index dot on the body of the telescope. Finally, the centralscrew is tightened.

e. The deflection drum has a similar plate held by acentral screw and is also marked in mils. After adjustment for direction, the plate is to be similarly reset so that the zero is opposite its white index dot on the body of the telescope


And lastly, the FM with all the info on the system you probably don't want to know about. Carl_G(B-GL-385-009-PT-001)

 

[Dogtown]

Yup, that's the Tank Sniper Scope

 

[kiwiaug]

yes it is. have a few of the mounts i sold over the year too.

 

[McCrazy]

The scope by Army nomenclature anyways is an M7 if that helps your internet search.

 

[NC Busa]

Thanks so much for the info. I would have NEVER figured out what in the heck the scope was without your help. I'm a surplus seller on feebay and am always on the lookout for nifty pieces of kit. Looks like this yard sale find turned out to be a real gem.

Again, many thanks for all the replies. This is a great forum with lots of good information and people.

Cheers, Chris